The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

The Proteas set England a huge target of 400 and the defending champions got nowhere near, falling 229 runs short in Mumbai

At the halfway mark of the World Cup, Saturday's clash between England and South Africa is the most important match. Both teams have had a forgettable last outing, with England meekly surrendering to Afghanistan and South Africa crumbled against the Netherlands. England will be under pressure to get their campaign…

Ben Stokes will make his first appearance at the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India in a crucial game against South Africa on Saturday

Ready to play: Ben Stokes declared himself ready for England's crucial World Cup match vs. South Africa. He had missed the first three games due to injury. He is confident in his team's ability to win and is looking forward to the pressure.

England’s talisman has declared himself fit to face South Africa on Saturday as their World Cup hopes rest in the balance

To turn their tournament around England need absolute clarity: it’s time for the best players to lead from the front

England's World Cup title defence has got off to a worrying start with defeats to New Zealand and Afghanistan

The star all-rounder has missed England’s first three matches of the World Cup because of a hip injury.

Ben Stokes delivered what Matthew Mott said was a morale-boosting speech to his England teammates after their loss to Afghanistan